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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a “bizliner” derived from an airliner platform, optimized for private/VIP travel with a very large cabin and airline-style systems; the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets, with the Global 7500 emphasizing maximum range and cabin volume for its class and the Falcon 8X emphasizing efficiency and operational flexibility. On range, the Global 7500 is typically the longest-legged of the three at about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling the widest set of nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The Falcon 8X follows closely at roughly 6,450 nautical miles. The ACJ TwoTwenty is also long-range at around 5,650 nautical miles, but generally trails the two dedicated ultra-long-range jets in nonstop reach. On passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty usually carries the most people comfortably thanks to its much larger cabin, commonly arranged for roughly 18 to 50 passengers depending on layout. The Global 7500 and Falcon 8X are typically configured for about 8 to 19 passengers, prioritizing private suites, meeting areas, and sleeping arrangements over high-density seating.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew 222
Total Seats161417
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyGlobal 75008X
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)565077006450
Max Cabin Seats181916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140